HERE'S WHAT'S NEW

I wonder where January went?  Is the rest of the year going to go by at this speed?  Kind of scary actually, I'd better get started on my Christmas cards.


I recently found Create and Craft online.  Create and Craft TV has been on in the UK for a few years and just recently entered the US market.  I watch online, but it is available on Dish network and Direct TV for limited times each day.  I like to watch the shows as I get some good ideas and like to see what the designers make with the product they are selling.  I am not affiliated with C and C in any way.  


I prefer the UK version to the US version.  But I recently saw a segment showcasing Create and Craft Coture collection dies.  Oh wow, I was amazed at these dies.  There is an aperture die for the front of the card, a  pop-up die for the inside of the card, and beautiful panels that can be layered for another look for the card front.  I ordered some different sets because I HAD TO HAVE THEM.  I have enjoyed playing with them so much, and when time allows, will make lots and lots of cards with them.  But I have to say Create and Craft's customer service is sub-par. I am very disappointed there.  In all fairness, I received my dies within a week, so they have great shipping.  But don't call on the phone if you are having issues, that's all I'm going to say.


Here is one of the cards I made with my new dies.  Excuse the yellow, it isn't photographing well at all and the more I try to adjust the color, the worse it gets.  This card is for a friend who is under the weather.

The card front:

 Inside with the pop-up feature.

The white strip on the bottom of the card is an Anna Griffin die.  I only adhered the bottom to the card so that I could make a little pocket for a greeting.  The yellow cardstock on the inside here is a little glossy and has embossed circles on it which can't be seen in the photo.

 Close up of the pop-up feature.

These dies are so detailed, but cut very well with my E-Bosser. It's so easy to make a beautiful card with these.

So there you have it, I have made four more of these cards with the different dies I bought, so I will be posting those on here as well.  I also have my Valentines to show, but I won't do that until after I am sure everyone has received theirs.

Have a super Super Bowl Sunday.

Ciao

Paula